After recently having her first baby, Melinda was struggling to lose the weight she had gained. She had been a size 12 during college but had been putting on weight in the last few years. Admittedly, she used her pregnancy as an excuse to eat whatever she wanted and hadRead More →
Jesus Christ defines our faith. This is something you and I must remember every moment of our lives. Romans 10:17(NLT) tells us “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” Heavenly Father’s plan is for us to read and digest the Good News about JesusRead More →
I’ve always been a careful observer, and I notice certain patterns. I’m interested in learning from mistakes, mine and those of others as well. Minimizing mishaps and missteps is my continual goal, so that my momentum on this Christian journey isn’t impeded and I don’t waste time needlessly. Even asRead More →
We are living in a time where everyone seems to be out for themselves. Not only is our selfishness unparalleled, but arrogance has captured the attitudes and mindsets of many people as well. I made some remarks about this, and someone said that I was too harsh. The person said,Read More →
In Matthew 16:19-20(NLT), Jesus Christ tells us, “19 Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.”Read More →
Mark 10:17-18(NLT) tells us, “As Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good.” In theRead More →
Most of us encounter people every day that are hurting, lonely, and desperate for answers for their pain, yet we are oblivious to the depths of their suffering. On the outside, they seem content and satisfied with their lives, but internally they are struggling. Many of these individuals are peopleRead More →
One of the most common concerns of new believers is not hearing God’s voice. Anxious that they might be missing crucial information from Him, many of them resort to all kinds of tactics, and some of those may do more harm than good. Particularly in this area of our spiritualRead More →
Jesus Christ said to his disciple, Simon Peter in Luke 22:31(NLT), “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.” In order to understand the severity of what Jesus said to Peter, we need to know a little bit about the process of siftingRead More →
The dictionary defines ‘comfort zone’ as a place or a situation where a person feels secure, safe, and without stress. All of us have a place and space that we believe to be neutral. It may not be optimum, but it is a mental and emotional place where we areRead More →
As sisters in the Lord, there is something that most of us have in common. We desire a blessing from the Lord that doesn’t seem to manifest as easily as some of the other blessings we’ve enjoyed. This petition continues to be in our prayers, and if we’re honest, itRead More →
Spring is in the air, and this is a season marked by the newness that our God brings. All of us are anticipating what the Father will cause to blossom in our lives, and after the year we’ve had, it will be more than a delight. We do not knowRead More →
The world is a very imperfect place, and most of us realize this, but we are sometimes surprised by just how crazy it is. Nothing seems to make sense, and many people are feeding off the chaos and confusion that exists. This accounts for why so many are dissatisfied andRead More →
Our blessed Lord and Savior died a horrific death on the cross. 2Corinthians 5:21(NLT) tells us, “For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” Before Jesus Christ gave his life on the cross,Read More →
In Exodus 23:20-22(NLT), God told His people living in Old Testament times, “See, I am sending an angel before you to protect you on your journey and lead you safely to the place I have prepared for you. 21 Pay close attention to him, and obey his instructions. Do notRead More →
Romans 8:29 tells us that God knew us in advance. Long before we entered our mother’s wombs, God had a plan for our existences. He knew exactly who we would become as human beings living on the earth, and He knows everything that is going to happen in our lives.Read More →
We live in an environment where there are many false prophets, and they are coning people by convincing them to place their trust in what he or she, the false prophet, says. God warns us to test this stuff against the truth of His Word, because a true prophet willRead More →
Whether it’s spiritual growth in Christ, better health and finances, marital restoration, or finally meeting the person that is destined to walk with us through life, we all have a desire that is on our hearts. These desires have been the subject of our prayers for quite some time, andRead More →
Matthew 4:17(KJV) tells us, “From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” This verse allows us to expand our knowledge of an extremely important truth. It is the reality that the focus of this message in which our LordRead More →
Jesus Christ said in John 8:32(NKJV), “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” I sometimes wonder if people that have read this awesome verse actually believe it. Many think that Jesus Christ was only talking about what you and I consider to be spiritualRead More →
We serve a Great Big Wonderful God! He’s our Heavenly Father, and His home is our home. He created us from His love, and we are to love Him, ourselves, and others out of that love. It is important for us to take the time to really think about this,Read More →
The stuff that we carry in our hearts weighs us down, and the saddest part of it is that we won’t get rid of it. Many of us just won’t see ourselves the way we should, so we refuse to make the changes that will completely transform our lives. ThroughRead More →
Luke 22:20(NLT) says, “After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.” Our blessed Lord and Savior confirmed the new covenant between God andRead More →
The psalmist said in Psalm 119:37(NLT), “Turn my eyes from worthless things, and give me life through your word.” It is utterly amazing how timely this scripture is. There is much in our world today that isn’t worth a look, but many of us are captivated by it. These areRead More →
God never disappoints. If we allowed this one truth to really be rooted in our hearts, we would find that life is so much sweeter. There are many people that are having a very difficult time. Whether it is grief, financial trouble, health challenges, relationship issues, or extreme sadness, everyoneRead More →
In Genesis 12:1-3(NLT), God said to Abraham, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing toRead More →
The Old Testament Book of Job is known because of the tribulations that Job experienced. Many people have speculated about why he endured such troubles, but it is Job, himself, who gives us our most revealing detail. Regarding all that he experienced during the tribulation period of his life, JobRead More →
Believers are being pulled a thousand different ways these days. We’re told that we should get on certain bandwagons and that God won’t be pleased if we don’t. But something about this isn’t settling right, and many believers are not exactly sure how to feel about everything that is goingRead More →
The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 3:13-14(NLT), “No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize forRead More →
Try as we might, none of us will ever get away from the reality that ultimately how we feel about God will translate to how we feel about ourselves. You and I can only do good to the extent that we believe we have been empowered by God to accomplishRead More →